10 Questions
Which trophic level includes herbivores?
Second trophic level
In an ecological interaction, which scenario represents commensalism?
One benefits without affecting the other
What is the term used to describe the richness of the biosphere's diversity?
Biodiversity
Which ecological interaction is harmful to both organisms at the beginning but beneficial to the winner later?
Competition
In a food web, what do tertiary consumers feed on?
Secondary consumers (Carnivores)
What does the term 'trophic level' refer to in a food chain?
The position of an organism in the food chain
Why is the variation in the number of a particular organism in a food chain important?
It impacts the biodiversity of the ecosystem
Can a single organism occupy more than one trophic level in an ecosystem?
Yes, always
How does the elimination of organisms from higher trophic levels affect the ecosystem?
Disrupts balance within the ecosystem
Is there any possibility of a fifth trophic level in an ecosystem?
Yes, always
This quiz covers the difference between food chain and food web, the involvement of organisms in multiple food chains, the significance of an organism being food for multiple organisms in a food chain, and the impact of variations in the number of organisms on the food chain. It also includes a note on trophic levels.
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